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What is the most important condition governing sampling according to the text?
What is the most important condition governing sampling according to the text?
The Ratio of weight of Sample to the fineness of division
According to Prof. R.H. Richards' rule, how should the weight of the sample be related to the size of the ore particle?
According to Prof. R.H. Richards' rule, how should the weight of the sample be related to the size of the ore particle?
Proportional to the square of the diameter of the largest particle
What is the ideal range for cutting out the 1st sample in general sampling practice?
What is the ideal range for cutting out the 1st sample in general sampling practice?
From 5% to 20% of the ore bulk
Why is it important to reduce everything to smaller size and thorough mixing before taking the 1st cut for samples?
Why is it important to reduce everything to smaller size and thorough mixing before taking the 1st cut for samples?
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What is the key factor that determines the weight of the 1st sample in relation to the total weight of the bulk material?
What is the key factor that determines the weight of the 1st sample in relation to the total weight of the bulk material?
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The Mode of Occurrence of the Metallic constituents makes it easy to sample.
The Mode of Occurrence of the Metallic constituents makes it easy to sample.
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According to Prof. R.H. Richards' rule, the weight taken for a sample is proportional to the square of the diameter of the largest particle.
According to Prof. R.H. Richards' rule, the weight taken for a sample is proportional to the square of the diameter of the largest particle.
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The ideal range for cutting out the 1st sample from the ore bulk is between 10% and 30%.
The ideal range for cutting out the 1st sample from the ore bulk is between 10% and 30%.
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It is important to reduce everything to a larger size before taking the 1st cut for samples.
It is important to reduce everything to a larger size before taking the 1st cut for samples.
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The Ratio of weight of Sample to the fineness of division is not a factor in successful sampling.
The Ratio of weight of Sample to the fineness of division is not a factor in successful sampling.
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The weight of the 1st sample in relation to the total weight of the bulk material depends on the richness of the composition.
The weight of the 1st sample in relation to the total weight of the bulk material depends on the richness of the composition.
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Cutting out the 1st sample should aim to obtain only one quality and size from the parent bulk material.
Cutting out the 1st sample should aim to obtain only one quality and size from the parent bulk material.
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The Methods of cutting out the Sample do not impact the representativeness of the sample.
The Methods of cutting out the Sample do not impact the representativeness of the sample.
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Prof. R.H. Richards' rule states that the weight taken for a sample is proportional to the diameter of the smallest particle present.
Prof. R.H. Richards' rule states that the weight taken for a sample is proportional to the diameter of the smallest particle present.
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According to General Sampling Practice, cutting out the 1st sample from more than 20% of the ore bulk is recommended.
According to General Sampling Practice, cutting out the 1st sample from more than 20% of the ore bulk is recommended.
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